Big Snakes

I've never been a fan of BIG snakes. Fine for others, not my idea of a snake. 

Kindle & Scorch, the 2 albino Burmese python fire victims, have changed that. 

I love these guys! They are so fun and have such distinctive personalities. 

We had to unexpectedly move them last week even though they were shedding. The stress of that brought back both of their respiratory infections. :( We discovered them bubbling at the mouth again tonight. 3 more weeks of antibiotics start tomorrow. 

Scorch has taken up residence in his water dish. 

But we bathed Kindle tonight. She was not a fan. 

After bathing, she let us cuddle her for awhile. 

We put her back so she didn't get too cold. 

It's easy to hold them now because they are both grossly underweight. Kindle is 16 pounds, Scorch is 19 pounds. They should be at least double that. Then it won't be as easy to snuggle after bath time. 

Hats for Snakes!

I couldn't resist (even though I probably should have!)

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Scorch at the Vet

Scorch is the other albino Burmese python rescued from the fire. He started showing signs of a respiratory infection so he went to the vet today. 

I was nervous with him because he was said to be more aggressive than the female (who I adored!), but I didn't want to appear wimpy to the vet staff. I took him out and ended up having SO much fun with him! 

He doesn't have a respiratory infection, but he does have multiple mouth hemorrhages (like canker sores) all over his mouth. He'll get on antibiotic shots and on antibiotic mouth drops. 

Here's only half of the pics I took: 

Dr Folland looking in his mouth. 

Waiting for his meds- 

I never ever thought I'd like big snakes, but I love these two! I had so much fun with them. :)